Watts waives hearing in federal court Press Release James Nathaniel Watts, 30, of Cairo, was charged by criminal complaint with felon in possession of a firearm, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen...

Crim receives Quilt of ValorThank you business cards are something Robert Crim never leaves home without. He also rarely goes out without his disabled Vietnam veteran cap. During this year’s AQS Quilt Show, Crim was presented...

Memorial Day events planned Staff Report With Memorial Day fast approaching, various activities throughout the Metropolis Planet area are being planned in observance of the holiday. The Mound City National Cemetery is hosting...

Massac ACS Relay moved to May 31Press Release American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Massac County was rescheduled last week from May 9 to Saturday, May 31 due to inclement weather patterns that were approaching the area...

Public hearing is scheduled for MondayBy Terra Temple Planet Reporter terra@metropolisplanet.com It was November 2005 when the Metropolis City Council passed an ordinance establishing the Metropolis Business District. Almost 8 1/2 year...